History
History
How it all began The first conception of a boating club for small boat owners,
particularly boats that could be transported by trailer, was the
idea of John Mallitte, editor of Sea Spray magazine in
1955. In August 1956, 19 interested people gathered for a meeting
chaired by John Mallitte, and it was agreed that a Club to be known
as the Outboard Boating Club of New Zealand be formed along the
lines of the OBC in America. The discussion and planning led to a
public meeting held in the Auckland Sunday School Hall and was
attended by around 70 boating enthusiasts. This was the inaugural
meeting of the OBC of New Zealand.
